Thousands of veterans converged on the National Mall on Friday to rally against proposed cuts to Veterans Affairs services , moves that advocates insist will endanger their health and lives.

The “Unite for Veterans, Unite for America Rally” — which featured a performance from the rock band Dropkick Murphys — was one of 200 events scheduled across the country Friday in an effort to mobilize the veterans community.

The event was billed as nonpartisan, but the Washington gathering featured numerous signs and protests against President Donald Trump, VA Secretary Doug Collins and billionaire Elon Musk, accusing them of betraying the country’s promises to troops.

“Are you tired of being thanked for our service in the public and stabbed in our back in private?” Army veteran Everett Kelly

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